A side-by-side comparison of emergency water storage containers, from bottled water and stackable jugs to 55-gallon drums and bathtub bladders, with Ready.gov and FEMA guidance on materials, cleaning, filling and where each type fits.
How much emergency water to store per person, based on Ready.gov and American Red Cross guidance: the one-gallon rule, when to store more, a simple household worksheet, and what the gallon does and does not cover.
Practical ways to store emergency drinking water in a small apartment, including how much to aim for, which containers fit under beds and in closets, weight limits, bathtub options and how to treat water without much gear.
Learn how to safely drain your water heater tank, use water trapped in your pipes, and treat it for drinking when the tap stops working, with step-by-step instructions and safety warnings.
A practical emergency water guide covering how much to store per person, which containers work, how to rotate supplies, and how to make questionable water safe with boiling, bleach or filters, using FEMA, Ready.gov and CDC guidance.
Practical, safe ways to keep a phone charged during a power outage: power banks, car charging, solar and hand-crank chargers, portable power stations and battery-saving settings, with FCC and CDC safety guidance.
What a boil water advisory means, how to boil and disinfect water the CDC way, which household tasks need safe water, and how to flush your plumbing once the advisory is lifted.
How to prepare for extreme heat, keep your home cooler, recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and stay safe if the power fails during a heat wave, based on CDC, NWS and Ready.gov guidance.
A practical guide to gathering, copying and protecting identification, financial, insurance and medical records so you can recover faster after a disaster.
Flood safety based on Ready.gov guidance: know your risk, buy flood insurance early, protect your home, and stay out of flood water in a car or on foot.